Indies

Joining Maria Amato as Australasia’s second rep on the board is Dylan Pellett, general manager of Independent Music NZ (IMNZ), as observer.

AIR introduces two new industry award categories – the independent marketing team of the year and the independent publicity team of the year.

The 2023 AIR Awards will take place Aug. 3 in the City of Churches, bookended by the annual Indie-Con Australia conference from Aug. 2-4.

This year’s hybrid event will carry a program with deep-dive discussions on touring, grant funding, neighbouring rights, NFTs and more.

With her appointment, Maria Amato is both WIN’s first female chair and its first from the southern hemisphere.

64% of indie acts still want to remain independent, while 35% will sign to a label.

TIO caught up with Wenham for the lowdown on the new, global fund.

Charles Caldas is back in business. TIO caught up with the indie music leader for an insight into his new venture, Exceleration Music.

The survey examines independent music sector activity in 33 countries, including Australia.

Amato is Australia’s solo rep at WIN and is one of three new directors named to its board, while IMNZ's Dylan Pellett is named "observer."